1/8 Minus 15/10, Solve 1/8 - 15/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 15/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/8 and 15/10?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 15/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 15/10
1/8 - 15/10
The LCM of 8 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 10 |
| 4, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 5 = 40
= 1 x 5 - 15 x 4/40
= 5 - 60/40
= -55/40
= -11/8
Result: -11/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 15/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 15/10?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 15/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 10 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/8.
2. What is 1/8 minus 15/10 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 15/10 as a fraction is equal to -11/8.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 15/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 15/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/8 quickly.